Back for good... I hope!

Whatever did we do before we had internet????? Silly question, since I can't really remember what I did before I had my iPad!!!! :) Anyway, tropical storm Isaac left us with lots of problems in the area, and it has taken ages for everything to be back to normal, but it is finally working, and I really hope this hurricane season doesn't bring any more surprises.

I can't go back and tell you what I have been doing this month, so I'm starting afresh and showing you what I am working on at the moment...

I bought these frames very, very cheap in a sale and honestly thought it was wood.... what a surprise when I took the back off and realised they were plastic! The good thing is that after some sanding the plastic took the ink really well, with a little help of my heat gun (that was just because I couldn't wait!!!).

Keep that colour in mind, it is part of something new and fab coming really soon, I can't tell you more right now, but I will very soon. Another thing I am doing right now is working on some Halloween projects. I am working on some jars to give away to friends (eating lots of artichokes because I love those jars, what a great excuse!) and some bags to hold treats for DD's class. And I am seriously thinking of taking this class:

The idea of the class is to create a banner to decorate your house during Halloween, and turn it into a Halloween mini-album once the season is over. Two for the price (and especially the work) of one!!! I already took Mo's Punches and Die Cuts class some time ago, and really enjoyed the creative ideas and the sketches, so even though this has been a very busy month (a very busy year!) I think I need to take this one, too. If you are interested, you can find more info HERE. And if you decide to join, please let me know so we can be "scrap buddies". We could chat while we scrap and enjoy the class even more!

GIveaways and contests

Hmmm.... still not posting any projects, my friends, but I may work on something I can show you today. In the meantime, I have some good news for you. As I told you in my previous post, Scrapbook News and Review is getting ready to launch The Art Studio, and they are having a survey to make sure the classes really meet your needs. It is a short survey that won't take you to long to fill in, and in return you get a chance to win a $150 gift certificate to the scrapbooking shop of your choice. Isn't that a fab prize?????? To complete the survey, you need to go HERE. Good luck and I hope you win!!!

Also, Scrapbook Supplies Online has a challenge in their gallery with two new and gorgeous sketches, and a chance to win one of two $25 gift certificates. Here are the sketches to get your mojo flowing:

Hope to see your creations in the gallery!!!!!

Quick gift jar and an announcement

Today I am in charge of of the day's post at Practical Scrappers, and for that post I have created a very quick gift jar. I love gift jars, as you can have them ready and then fill according to need: chocolate, candy, tea bags, a little sewing kit, some crafts supplies, anything could go in and make a lovely little gift. Here is a sneak peek, and for the full view of the project, you can click HERE.

I am also very happy to announce I will be an instructor for Scrapbook News and Review's Art Studio. There is not much I can tell you yet, but it is going to be amazing and I am so excited to be part of this new adventure!!! There will be fabulous classes and if you could have a look at the class list I am sure you would want to enroll in some of them right now. Just get ready, the fun will begin soon!